The Story
Georgia was born on July 26th, 2002 in Ashville, NC at 31 weeks and she weighed just 3lbs 14oz. It was November before she was ready to leave the hospital. Shortly after she was born she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and the doctor said she would probably never walk. Georgia had great determination and worked hard and started walking at 2 years old. She had a miniature shopping cart that she used to hold herself up and walk with and she placed her toys in the cart and pushed it all over the house. As she learned to walk, her family would sing "Just put one foot in front of the other" to her.
At the age of 4, doctors decided to try tendon lengthening surgery on her legs. Unfortunately, it was a devastating set back and it was two years before she walked again. Using her great drive and determination, Georgia eventually walked thru the house using only the walls to support her, but she suffered a fall and twisted her knee. Now she must have assistance to walk anywhere whether it is using her walker or with the help of her Paw Paw.
Georgia is a very outgoing person that makes friends easily and she has the kind of smile that lights up a room when she enters it. Growing up her favorite movies included Barbie and all the Olson Twins and she loved playing with dolls. Now she is into her cat Molly Star who loves to come in her room to play and sleep on her bed.
"Each day is a challenge for her to stand and walk, but with her drive and determination, her family is sure she will be back up and walking soon."
Georgia started high school this year but it was rough because her classes where on opposite sides of the school. Due to a more recent fall, she is on the Homebound program and the teacher comes to her three times a week. It is unclear when Georgia will be able to return to school.
Georgia's family has been blessed by her coming into their lives and thank God for her everyday. One of her future goals is to learn to drive. She likes watching and posting videos on You Tube and other streaming shows. Each day is a challenge for her to stand and walk, but with her drive and determination, her family is sure she will be back up and walking soon.
